U.S. Democratic Leaders

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U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with House Democratic leaders, including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, of California, Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, of Maryland, Rep. James Clyburn, of South Carolina, Rep. Steve Israel, of New Yok, Rep. Xavier Becerra, of California, House Budget Committee ranking member Rep. Chris Van Hollen, of Maryland, and Rep. Joseph Crowley, of New York, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on October 15, 2013.